
You Oughta Know Archive
Permanent Makeup to Support Cancer Survivors
On this episode of You Oughta Know, we meet Chaplain Al “Mr. Positive” Kraft, a local Vietnam veteran who is honoring healthc ...
Air Date: October 1, 2020
A New Leaf: Longwood Gardens Safely Reopens
On this episode, we visit Longwood Gardens and learn how the acclaimed botanical gardens reopened safely during the pandemic.
Air Date: September 24, 2020
Precious Cargo: Custom Cars for Children Battling Cancer
Meet a man whose life-threatening stroke inspired him to give back to children battling cancer.
Air Date: September 17, 2020
Pit Stop: Making the Best BBQ Ribs
Will Pitmaster Terrell Barkley reveal his secret ingredient for "The Stuff"?
Air Date: August 27, 2020
Giving Tree: Volunteers Glean to Support Food-Insecure Families
Farmers Against Hunger volunteers are gleaning for surplus crops to help families in need.
Air Date: August 20, 2020
Arts & Trash: Minimizing litter in Southwest Philadelphia
Southwest Philadelphia community members have teamed up to beautify public garbage cans.
Air Date: August 13, 2020
Brass Musicians Protest through Music
Grammy-nominated musician Jeff Bradshaw and local brass artists call for justice for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
Air Date: August 6, 2020
Pilot Sean O'Donnell spreads a message of positivity to healthcare workers at MossRehab.
Air Date: July 30, 2020
Open for Business: Delaware’s Funland Reopens
As amusement parks begin to reopen, we look back on this Delaware favorite ahead of their 59th season.
Air Date: July 23, 2020
Feel the Beat: DJ Classes for Philly Students
From spinning to beat-matching, Philly students are learning new DJ skills.
Air Date: July 16, 2020
The Big Picture: Artist Photographs Students in Quarantine
Find out how a Drexel photographer's remote portraits of quarantined students were printed in Time Magazine.
Air Date: July 2, 2020
Strumming Through History: Philly’s Vintage Instruments
Vintage Instruments vast collection of guitars and banjos date all the way back to the 18th century.
Air Date: June 25, 2020
When Giovanna Andrews was pregnant, she felt unsupported by social services. Now, her charity Harper's Heart aims to help new moms.
Air Date: June 18, 2020
Striking a Chord: Supporting Aphasia Patients
On this episode of You Oughta Know, Shirley speaks with Dr. Argie Allen-Wilson about the healing process during this period of civil unrest.
Air Date: June 11, 2020
Running with the Big Dogs: Locally Sourced Canine Knee Braces
With the help of 'My Pet's Brace,' custom knee braces are giving dogs the freedom to run and play again.
Air Date: May 21, 2020
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